June 2023
Dennis Halstead Dennis Halstead came to Reno Rodeo for the first time in 2022. Dennis is excited to join us again in 2023. Dennis is a household name among rodeo fans on both sides of the 49th parallel. He retired from a 30 year career as a Calgary fireman and spends much of the year
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Note: The carnival opens at 4 pm every day except Saturday and Sunday. It opens at 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday. Wristbands will be available at Scolaris and the Reno Rodeo Ticket Office. The prices of the wristbands will be $32 each in advance. Carnival Pricing If you are not attending the
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Purchase Xtreme Bulls Tickets The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Reno Rodeo are proud to bring you Xtreme Bulls. This Xtreme Bull Riding Tour stop featured 40 of the world's best professional bull riders and 40 of the best bulls in the country. With Pyrotechnics, Xtreme action, Rock 'n Roll, eight seconds
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A bareback rider begins his ride with his feet placed above the break of the horse's shoulder: If the cowboy's feet are not in the correct position when the horse hits the ground on its first jump out of the chute, the cowboy has failed to "mark out" the horse properly and is disqualified. Throughout
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Model spurring action begins with the rider's feet far forward on the bronc's point of shoulder, sweeping to the back of the saddle, or "cantle," as the horse bucks. The rider then snaps his feet back to the horse's neck a split second before the animal's front feet hit the ground. Other factors considered in
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The steer wrestler on horseback starts behind a barrier and begins his chase after the steer has been given a head start. If the bulldogger leaves too soon and breaks the barrier, he receives a 10-second penalty. The steer wrestler is assisted by a hazer, another cowboy on horseback tasked with keeping the steer running
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Team Roping is as its name implies: Rodeo's only true Team event! HEADING: If a team roping header isn't quick, you won't find him at the Reno Rodeo. Headers need quickness like brain surgeons need medical training. To win money at the most professional rodeos, team roping headers must accomplish a myriad of duties in
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Success in calf roping depends largely on the teamwork between a cowboy and his horse, and the luck of the draw. A feisty calf that runs fast or kicks hard can foil a roper's finest effort. After the calf is given a head start, horse and rider give chase, ropes the calf, then dismounts and
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Although barrel racing may look less harrowing than some other rodeo events, it certainly is not for the fainthearted. The horsemanship skills and competitive drive in this fast and furious event make it a crowd favorite. In barrel racing, the contestant and her horse enters the arena at full speed. As they begin the course
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2023 Mutton Bustin' Applications for 2023 Reno Rodeo Mutton Bustin' are closed! The computer will randomly select 80 applicants that will be chosen and announced on February 6, 2023. Those not picked to participate will be added to the wait list. The wait list will be randomly chosen by the computer if needed. For a child to
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WPRA Women’s Breakaway Roping June 16, 2023 - June 24, 2023 Women’s Breakaway Roping is returning for another year of thrilling rodeo action. Although it is often compared to tie-down roping, the rider neither dismounts nor ties the calf. Still, the event is fast-paced and requires keen roping and horsemanship skills. Rapidly gaining popularity, the
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What is Slack? Slack is a time, early in the morning, other than during the performance when the “extra” contestants compete in the rodeo. There are only 8 – 12 slots in each rodeo performance for each event, when more contestants enter than can compete in the performances; they compete in the “slack”
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The Bob Tallman Invitational, named after the Hall of Fame Reno Rodeo announcer and Winnemucca native, will be the richest team roping Open in history. “Bob Tallman is a true homegrown Nevada rodeo hero. Having him affiliated with this prestigious event is truly gratifying to the Reno Rodeo committee and the entire community,” said Greg
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Five of the world premiere youth bull riders from ages 5-17 will compete for the highest event score to win the prestigious Reno Rodeo youth bull riding buckle for 2023.
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Ten lucky couples will have the unique opportunity to say “I do” during a group wedding ceremony at the 104th Reno Rodeo. Greg “Lightning” Williams, the 2023 Reno Rodeo Association President, and his trusty canine sidekick “Blue” will officiate this one-of-a-kind ceremony on Saturday, June 24 at 1 p.m. in the iconic outdoor arena at
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